Gregg

Gregg: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “watchful, alert”
Origin: Greek
Say it: GREG · 1 syllable
Used for: Boys

Variant spelling of Greg, short for Gregory, from Greek Gregorios. The meaning comes from a word meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant'.

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How popular is Gregg?

20242.7 per million US babies

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Babies named Gregg in 20249

Peak year1962

Total US babies since 188036,619

Gregg is fading: recent use is about 37% of its level ten years before.

Names like Gregg

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Gregwatchful, alert · Greek
Theodoregift of God · Greek
Sebastianfrom Sebaste · Greek
Alexanderdefender of men · Greek
Lukefrom Lucania · Greek
Christopherbearer of Christ · Greek
Andrewmanly, brave · Greek
Theogod · Greek

Gregg questions

What does the name Gregg mean?

Gregg means "watchful, alert". It comes from Greek. Variant spelling of Greg, short for Gregory, from Greek Gregorios. The meaning comes from a word meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant'.

Is Gregg a boy or girl name?

Gregg is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Gregg?

9 US babies were named Gregg in 2024. Its peak year was 1962.

How do you pronounce Gregg?

Gregg is usually pronounced GREG.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.